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SUCCESSMUSI
C CONCERT
DRAMA & DANCE SHOWS
WIMBLEDON 2013
ART TEXTILES
AT DALEMAIN
ANNIE PIERSON AWARD
TEENAGE CANCER TR
UST
SKY SPORTS
VISIT
HEADTEACHER ’ S WELCOMEWelcome to the summer 2013 edition of sUCCess magazine – a vibrant 24 sides showcasing the activity, talent and enthusiasm of staff and students at this school.
With the 2013 exam season now rapidly coming to its conclusion, we are hugely optimistic about the coming results days in August. Given the great efforts made by staff and students alike to achieve the best outcome possible, it is even more amazing to read about the vast range of activities that seem to appear, as if by magic, out of nowhere.
The Art Exhibtion, as ever celebrated the talents of our students and the staff of this remarkable department and inspired those who attended. In a recent visit by the Chief Examiner for Art, the standard of work coming out of this department was singled out as unmatched in the country. Most teachers never see a score of 100% at A Level at any point in their careers - at Ullswater this year we have several!
This sUCCess is an amazing record of the many achievements and opportunities available. A big thank you to all our staff, especially to those retiring, and we wish our students all the best of luck in their exams and a very happy summer holiday. Nigel H. Pattinson
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MATHS COMPETITIONOn 19th March, two Year 8 and two Year 9 students travelled to Caldew School to represent UCC in the UKMT Team Maths Challenge regional final. Sixteen teams from various schools
had entered and the challenge comprised four rounds in which the students worked in pairs and as a team to solve different
mathematical questions. The four students enjoyed the day and came back with some new mathematical skills.
David Howarth
MOCK TRIAL
After some weeks of preparation, fifteen Year 8
students travelled to Kendal Magistrates’ Court to
represent UCC at the Law Society’s North West
Region Mock Trial competition. Working in two
teams – one defence and one prosecution – the
students successfully defended their client against
Appleby Grammar School and then prosecuted
the defendant from Keswick School. The aim of
the day was to develop a wider understanding of
criminal law, the justice system and how law courts
work. In addition, the students gained skills in a
range of areas including listening, reasoning, public
speaking and self-confidence, not to mention the
ability to think on their feet!
John Sander
MULTI-CULTU
RAL DAY
Razwan-Ul-Haq – an Islamic artist who fuses Arabic
calligraphy with Celtic art – led two workshops
with Year 7 students. By sharing his knowledge
and philosophical thoughts on Islam and life, he
encouraged students to create their own art. The
word ‘Allah’ (pbuh) was used as the inspiration
for reflective work that resulted in a vast array of
colour and design, which can be seen in the RE
Department. Music, dance and rhythm were also
explored after we’d heard about what it means to
live your life as a Muslim.
Lynda Hepburn
HEALTH PROMOTION
As part of the AS-level Health and Social Care
‘Promoting Good Health’ unit, Year 12 students
planned, organised and carried out a Health
Promotion Event for 90 Year 8 Citizenship
students. A carousel of stalls, set out in the LRC,
gave the Year 8s advice and information or
a range of topics including healthy eating,
alcohol misuse, domestic abuse, smoking
and sexual health. The students had the
chance to taste smoothies as part of their
5-a-day and to guess the amount of
alcohol in one unit. C
hris Janz
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MATHS COMPETITIONOn 19th March, two Year 8 and two Year 9 students travelled to Caldew School to represent UCC in the UKMT Team Maths Challenge regional final. Sixteen teams from various schools
had entered and the challenge comprised four rounds in which the students worked in pairs and as a team to solve different
mathematical questions. The four students enjoyed the day and came back with some new mathematical skills.
David Howarth
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2013 A-LEVEL ART SHOW
This year’s A-level Fine Art and Art Textiles Exhibition contains some of the most ambitious
work ever produced at UCC; including painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography,
installation and a whole host of textile techniques. It illustrates beautifully the
maturity, range and depth of exploration that students achieve during their studies at UCC and serves to act as inspiration
for up-and-coming artists within the school. Many of the students exhibiting are continuing their art
education beyond sixth form, either at degree or foundation level. Students have done incredibly
well this year, with several achieving the highest possible
mark.
Owen Smith
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UCC used to have a Rural Science Department
long ago; many of today’s parents speak fondly
about mucking-out pigs and helping during
lambing time when they were at school. Farming
runs through the veins of the whole community
and we felt that now was the right time for Rural
Science to come back to our school.
Students can now take the Environmental and
Land-based Science GCSE in Year 10. This gives
them the opportunity to learn about modern
agricultural practice and to develop the skills
and knowledge to make them employable in the
agricultural sector.Over the last year we’ve developed the
Cumberland quadrangle to allow hens, ducks
and guinea pigs to live on site. Students have
reared the animals and have also developed
extensive vegetable patches behind the Maths
block. This is only the beginning of the project
and in the future we plan to keep livestock once
again on the school site.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAND-BASED SCIENCE
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UCC used to have a Rural Science Department
long ago; many of today’s parents speak fondly
about mucking-out pigs and helping during
lambing time when they were at school. Farming
runs through the veins of the whole community
and we felt that now was the right time for Rural
Science to come back to our school.
Students can now take the Environmental and
Land-based Science GCSE in Year 10. This gives
them the opportunity to learn about modern
agricultural practice and to develop the skills
and knowledge to make them employable in the
agricultural sector.Over the last year we’ve developed the
Cumberland quadrangle to allow hens, ducks
and guinea pigs to live on site. Students have
reared the animals and have also developed
extensive vegetable patches behind the Maths
block. This is only the beginning of the project
and in the future we plan to keep livestock once
again on the school site.
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TOM BENNETT’S FIRST PUBLISHING SUCCESS IN ANNA PIERSON AWARDMany congratulations to Tom Bennett, who has had his work published in the Anne Pierson Award Anthology. This annual award celebrates young writers in Cumbria and the theme for 2013 was ‘Meeting’. Young writers entered a short story, a piece of descriptive prose, a monologue of not more than 1500 words or a poem of not more than 40 lines. Well done Tom – it’s a real achievement to have your work published!
Neil Highet
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CANOPY ART TEXTILES AT DALEMAIN
Art Textiles students in Years 9, 10 and 12 have had their work exhibited alongside international artists as part of
Eden Arts ‘Canopy’ project. Year 9 pupils created beautiful felt butterflies with artist Debbie Lucas, while GCSE and A-level students
used a range of techniques to created futuristic wire insects. All the students’ work was exhibited at Dalemain House and proved so
popular with visitors that the exhibition was extended until the end of May. The work will also be on display at Low Sizergh
Barn in July and in Penrith town centre in AugustIndia Campbell
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INSPIRATIONAL PUPIL SHAVES HER HAIR FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
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Alicia Davidson, a pupil in Year 10, was inspired by her good friends Tayla Colling and Laura Mounsey
to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, which helps and supports teenagers with cancer. At lunch-time on
Tuesday 21 May, a huge crowd of pupils, staff and family cheered Alicia on as her
head was shaved. Tayla Colling was tasked with taking the first cut and Mrs Crocker,
the Hair and Beauty lecturer, completed the dramatic hair cut. Alicia’s Head of Year, Mr
Jackson said: “I am so proud of Alicia, of her courage and her willingness to go all out to raise
money for this worthwhile charity and also how keen the pupils and staff from UCC were to give
generously and provide moral support.” So far Alicia has raised a fantastic £1000.00. The total amount
raised was helped by former UCC teacher Mr Silson’s generous donation of his retirement fund. In addition,
the catering team at school made and sold many wonderful home-baked cakes in the weeks leading up to
the event. If you would like to donate visit www.teenagecancertrust.org
Rob Jackson
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CHEER CAMP 20
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The UCC Cheerleading Squad had an awesome
time at this year’s C
heer Camp. Setting off on
Friday 22nd March, we left a snowy Cumbria
behind to arrive at Boreatton Park in Shropshire
just before the snow hit. The cheerleading
sessions were absolutely brilliant. The squad
was lucky enough to be coached by two British
Cheerleading Champions, who taught us some
fantastic new stunts. The weekend was fille
d with
fun, laughter and so much snow that the snow-
ball fights were endless! On Saturday the girls
also enjoyed climbing the ‘vertical challenge’
and Sunday afternoon saw them flying through
the air on the ‘giant swing’. The students were
an absolute credit to the school and learnt so
many new skills that we are very excited to start
working on our routine for the next Nationals.
‘Cheerleaders – we are proud of you, we are
proud of you!’
Karen Key
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CHEER CAMP 20
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The UCC Cheerleading Squad had an awesome
time at this year’s C
heer Camp. Setting off on
Friday 22nd March, we left a snowy Cumbria
behind to arrive at Boreatton Park in Shropshire
just before the snow hit. The cheerleading
sessions were absolutely brilliant. The squad
was lucky enough to be coached by two British
Cheerleading Champions, who taught us some
fantastic new stunts. The weekend was fille
d with
fun, laughter and so much snow that the snow-
ball fights were endless! On Saturday the girls
also enjoyed climbing the ‘vertical challenge’
and Sunday afternoon saw them flying through
the air on the ‘giant swing’. The students were
an absolute credit to the school and learnt so
many new skills that we are very excited to start
working on our routine for the next Nationals.
‘Cheerleaders – we are proud of you, we are
proud of you!’
Karen Key
YEAR 5 SCIENCE DAYSLate in June, Year 5 pupils from local primary schools came into UCC to conduct scientific experiments. They designed a landing module that enabled them to drop an egg safely and extracted DNA from strawberries! The pupils were full of excitement and very keen to be involved; they left equally excited and enthusiastic at the prospect of joining UCC in the future. The UCC Science staff were very ably supported by some potentially outstanding young scientists in Year 10. A big thank you to every one involved in the success of this event!Alex Ford
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MUSIC CONCERT
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OUR UCC MUSIC CONCERT
offered a fantastic range of music, from the now
established sounds of the UCC Jazz Group,
Orchestra and Choir right through to solo and
ensemble groups. The array of musical talent on
show was a real highlight and included beginner
performers as well as more experienced
musicians. The sheer number of students
involved in the concert was amazing and
everyone who took part should be extremely
proud of their achievements. Well done!Steven Bryant
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NORMANDY TRIP
Our first ever Year 11 GCSE French revision camp
in Normandy was a great success. After crossing la
manche, our first destination was the market in the
town of Fougères. Here, we had to buy ingredients
on a strict budget of 2 Euros, then create a lunch
fit for the MasterChef judges. In the afternoon,
we visited a traditional Norman cider farm. The
next day, we tested our nerve on two occasions:
first on the climbing wall and trapeze, then in the
beautiful town of Bagnoles, where we interviewed
the French public. Go to our Normandy blog
entry on the school website to see more.
Chris Pattinson
TANZANIA On school visits to Tanzania we have made contact with a local man – Constantine Nyaki – who, with the organisation he has founded, works tirelessly to better the lives of some very under-privileged children in the Uru area of Kilimanjaro. Over the last school year, two Year 8 forms – LOS and RMH – have organised fundraising events and have raised a total of £400 to send to Tanzania. This money has now been received and its impact has been enormous. A secure house has been built for one student and her family; the remainder has paid for school fees and uniforms to allow a number of children to attend school for the first time. In total, over the years, UCC has raised in excess of £1000 for this cause and we will continue to work with our links in Tanzania to better the lives of the many under-privileged children in that country. Thank you so much for your efforts LOS and EJR, we are very proud of you! Marcus Castle
DT TOURNAMENT Well done to this year’s Technology Team, who took part in the 2013 Technology Tournament at Windermere. The students worked hard to construct a vehicle that could be propelled by weight, using a kit comprising wooden batons, string, pulley wheels, wire and card. Although minor glitches got in the way of major prize winning, the students had a fantastic time and are already planning their 2014 entry! Lee Hutchinson
BRANCH OUT 2013Congratulations to the 280 students who took part in this year’s competition to branch out in their reading, especially to the winners of the prizes. Thanks must go to the Penrith Alhambra Cinema, who supported us once again by donating cinema tickets. Launching with John Hurt this year, the competition gains momentum every year and we look forward to new books and challenges next year! Rachael de la Mare
LEISURE & TOURISM Well done to Year 13 Leisure Studies students who, as part of their AQA coursework, were required to plan and manage an event. This event – a games fair including a rodeo bull – was held in the Sports Hall and was very well attended by UCC pupils. A total of £1310 was raised, which was split between the Great North Air Ambulance Service and Eden Valley Hospice. Julie Sandilands
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NORMANDY TRIP
Our first ever Year 11 GCSE French revision camp
in Normandy was a great success. After crossing la
manche, our first destination was the market in the
town of Fougères. Here, we had to buy ingredients
on a strict budget of 2 Euros, then create a lunch
fit for the MasterChef judges. In the afternoon,
we visited a traditional Norman cider farm. The
next day, we tested our nerve on two occasions:
first on the climbing wall and trapeze, then in the
beautiful town of Bagnoles, where we interviewed
the French public. Go to our Normandy blog
entry on the school website to see more.
Chris Pattinson
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AROUND THE WORLD
DANCE SHOW
The recent dance show ‘Around the World’ explored a variety of dance styles, cultures and traditions from countries across
the globe. The audience was taken on a journey to far-flung places and shown dances that dated back 1000 years or more.
Beginning in Brazil, with the Rio carnival, the show moved to Africa, Ireland, America, Spain, India, Italy and finally China. The
students involved in the two-night show ranged from Year 7 right through to Year 13, demonstrating the amazing dance talent in
UCC. The show was a huge success and I look forward to working towards the next one.
Erin Dixon
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AROUND THE WORLD
DANCE SHOW
The recent dance show ‘Around the World’ explored a variety of dance styles, cultures and traditions from countries across
the globe. The audience was taken on a journey to far-flung places and shown dances that dated back 1000 years or more.
Beginning in Brazil, with the Rio carnival, the show moved to Africa, Ireland, America, Spain, India, Italy and finally China. The
students involved in the two-night show ranged from Year 7 right through to Year 13, demonstrating the amazing dance talent in
UCC. The show was a huge success and I look forward to working towards the next one.
Erin Dixon
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SKY SPORTS MENTOR As an incentive for starting a new club – the UCC Triathlon Club – Sky Sports have provided UCC with an Athlete
Mentor. Amanda Coulson is a recently retired British Lightweight Boxing Champion. After breaking down barriers to become one of the first female boxers (all but one boxing club turned her away), Amanda has travelled the world competing and is now coaching Team GB’s future Olympic boxers. During her visit, Amanda talked to the Triathlon Team and to BTEC Sport and GCSE PE students, motivating and inspiring them to make the most of their abilities
and of their time at school. She was very impressed with the participation levels in school, saying “the students here all seem really nice and it’s great to see so many taking part in sport at lunchtime”.
OlI Burns
WISE UP Well done indeed! The
new ‘Wise Up’ campaign
is already raising the
profile and value of good
attendance at school. Using
a range of strategies, both
attendance and communication
between school, students and
parents about attendance have
improved. Each term, Gold and
Silver certificates will be presented
to pupils with excellent attendance
and the certificate holders entered
into a prize draw. Congratulations
to all the Year 7 certificate and prize
winners! George McWilliamsz
GYMNASTIC JUDGES
Cumbria Gymnastic finals were held at Penrith
Leisure Centre last month and UCC supplied the
judges yet again after they all showed a keen
eye for gymnastics perfection in the Eden finals!
With high standards on show, the judges were
under increasing pressure to pick up on the tiniest
of faults and errors. The judges more than lived up
to the task and are to be congratulated on their
hard work under pressure and for flying the flag
for UCC. I have heard nothing but praise for their
efforts. Well done! Karen Key
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SKY SPORTS MENTOR As an incentive for starting a new club – the UCC Triathlon Club – Sky Sports have provided UCC with an Athlete
Mentor. Amanda Coulson is a recently retired British Lightweight Boxing Champion. After breaking down barriers to become one of the first female boxers (all but one boxing club turned her away), Amanda has travelled the world competing and is now coaching Team GB’s future Olympic boxers. During her visit, Amanda talked to the Triathlon Team and to BTEC Sport and GCSE PE students, motivating and inspiring them to make the most of their abilities
and of their time at school. She was very impressed with the participation levels in school, saying “the students here all seem really nice and it’s great to see so many taking part in sport at lunchtime”.
OlI Burns
WIMBLEDON 2013
Members of our Tennis Team were lucky enough
to take a day tip to the Tennis Championships at
Wimbledon, the first ever such visit for UCC. The
students were buzzing after soaking up the unique
atmosphere around the grounds; they even got a
chance to cheer on Andy Murray from a packed
Murray Mount. Hopefully we will go again next
year – if you want a chance to be on that trip, join
the Tennis Team now!
Oli Burns
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THE 39 STEPS
These are tremendously exciting times for Ullswater Community College. The end-of-term production was the first by the new ‘Creative Arts Faculty’, which brings together, Drama, Dance, Music and Art. For our first venture we chose The 39 Steps, John Buchan’s exciting spy thriller magically transferred to film by Alfred Hitchcock. Taking the current stage version as our starting point, we embedded dance and music as part of the performance. The sets, film and many props – created by the Art Department – brought life to the numerous settings for the action.
The actors came from Years 8 to 13 and some ex-students helped out back stage. We set our production in the late 1930s. As they arrived, the audience was immediately transported back in time with pre-set action in the foyer area.
It was a challenge getting everything together at this time of the year after a busy exam season but we are proud of what the students created and it was a really exciting and entertaining night, where we truly brought together the four areas of the new faculty in an integrated performance.
Owen Smith, Head of Creative Arts
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Ullswater Community CollegeWetheriggs Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8NGTelephone: 01768 210206 Website: www.ullswatercc.co.uk
At the end
of this year we say
goodbye to a number of
our teaching staff who collectively
have provided students at UCC with over
112 years of service. Kath Daines (Head of Year),
Shirley Ivinson (Assistant Headteacher), Jo
hn Sander
(Head of Citizenship), Shaun Silson (Head of Social
Sciences) and Lesley Turney (Teacher in charge of
Global Links) have been a big part of the success of
this school, providing opportunities in the school, in
its local community and in far away places overseas.
All five will be seriously missed but we wish them
success and happiness in their lives beyond UCC.
GOOD-BYE AND
THANKYOU!